There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Decatur by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane CMI - FWA
4h 29m$118–402Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Decatur, INbus Chicago
8h 30m$34–116Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Decatur, INbus Chicago
8h 30m$43–120Drive 211 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Decaturcar 211 mi
4h 10m$39–56Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DEC - FWA
6h 46m$221–523Train, bus via Gary
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Decatur, INbus Chicago
9h 6m$41–118
Champaign to Decatur by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Decatur is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Decatur is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Decatur, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Champaign and Decatur is 201 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Champaign to Decatur, including transfers.
Champaign to Decatur bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Decatur is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $110 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 8h 30m.
Champaign to Decatur bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Decatur is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 11:53 PM in Champaign and 12:53 AM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Decatur, IN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur, IN via Chicago in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Decatur Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Decatur, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary, IN to Decatur, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Decatur is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Champaign to Decatur.
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